Springtails (Collembola)

Overview

Class Collembola.

Springtails are found worldwide and there are likely to be around 2000 species in Australia. They have soft bodies, sometimes hairs (setae) or scales. Many species have the ability to jump when they have been disturbed. Reference:

https://tasmanianinsectfieldguide.com/hexapoda/collembola-springtails/

6 species

Collembola sp. (class) (Springtail)

Entomobryomorpha sp. (order) (Entomobryomorph springtail)

Hypogastrura sp. (genus) (A Springtail)

Paronellidae sp. (family) (Paronellid springtail)

Sminthurus sp. (genus) (A springtail)

Symphypleona sp. (order) (Globular springtail)

Conservation Level

Vagrant Native (change?)

Invasiveness

Non-Invasive (change?)

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